Bathroom mirror with flourescent lights by proximity switch

[Elvisthe2nd]

Hi friends,
Just fitted the bathroom mirror with light which switches on by just opening the door ( not required at 3am migrane etc ).

We want to change the sensing so that when you wave your hand in front it switches on and when you want it off just wave your hand in front again.

the model is lightsmart SQ5039D switching 2 x 15w flourescent lights. Looking at the sensor its radar type.

Is it possible to replace the sensor please, if not a pull switch.
I can supply picture if required.

thanks Elvis

 

[breezer]

why not ask the people who make it, since they know about it and we dont.

I guess the answer is no, i guess the wiring is concealed, so you cant get at the sensor. or you could always cover the sensor up if you dont want the light coming on, but that leads to the question why did you buy a lighted mirror with a movement sensor if you dont want it

 

[Taylortwocities]

There will be safety issues if you change the way the mirror is configured.

My immediate suggestion is that you throw away/return the mirror you have and then buy one that does what you want it to do.

It will be easier and much less painful... just cost your time at a notional £25 per hour - it wont take you too long to get to the price of a replacement!

 

[Elvisthe2nd]

thanks for your returns.
My first reaction was to ask the supply company but they have not come back.
I think it's fairly simple to get to the input/output wires by just unclipping the cover. The Radar picks up anyone who passes and then switches the ballest surely if I disconnect the input to the sensor and connect it to a simple pull switch (bypassing the sensor ) would give the same signal to the ballest.?

The rope still might be the best option. ( sent to coventry !! etc )

 

[DrunkenDuncan]

Similar mirror, same company, same issue.

Would be interested to know if you have managed to resolve this.

I replaced the sensor (kindly supplied by Lightsmart) as I though it was broken - unable to adjust light sensitivity and timer is a joke.
Short of gluing a piece of lead in front of it I gave up and switched it off completely - that was about a year ago.
I now have a requirement to use it again and I would like to replace the sensor with a ON/OFF touch sensitive switch.

Did you get any response from Lightsmart?

Regards,
DrunkenDucan